Question about bgc

[Dougmeadows]

has anyone ever ordered their gcms notes and realized that their background check is in progress but it just never updated on gckey?

 

[dominicantiguan]

has anyone ever ordered their gcms notes and realized that their background check is in progress but it just never updated on gckey?

Don't worry about the gckey as it hasn't been accurate in awhile. Follow your notes and ecas.

 

[Dougmeadows]

How is gckey innaccurate?

 

[majesty]

has anyone ever ordered their gcms notes and realized that their background check is in progress but it just never updated on gckey?

I have had the reverse happen. My background check has been in progress for over 6 months, but last set of notes say security has not started and eligibility has also been in progress for 6 months but on my notes, it said not started. I think that it all depends on how diligent the Visa Office is about updating your status on GCKey.

 

[Dougmeadows]

I have had the reverse happen. My background check has been in progress for over 6 months, but last set of notes say security has not started and eligibility has also been in progress for 6 months but on my notes, it said not started. I think that it all depends on how diligent the Visa Office is about updating your status on GCKey.

Thanks for the response! I am a us outland app and September 30th will be the 6 month mark for me so I am getting nervous because I read Americans average 4-6 months

 

[majesty]

Thanks for the response! I am a us outland app and September 30th will be the 6 month mark for me so I am getting nervous because I read Americans average 4-6 months

It seems that with them not transferring apps to VO's right away, that people have been saying the 4-6month processing time is a thing of the past. It's hard to say how long it will take now, but all you can do is to hope that it will be sooner rather than later that your processing is done. Good luck!

 

[flagpoleready]

This post has always helped me understand background checks:

#Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax

 

[Dougmeadows]

It seems that with them not transferring apps to VO's right away, that people have been saying the 4-6month processing time is a thing of the past. It's hard to say how long it will take now, but all you can do is to hope that it will be sooner rather than later that your processing is done. Good luck!

I was transferred fairly quick in may! I lack patience which doesn't help lol

 

[flagpoleready]

I was transferred fairly quick in may! I lack patience which doesn't help lol

We all do.... but that's all you can have. You can't control it so don't let it control you.

 

[majesty]

I was transferred fairly quick in may! I lack patience which doesn't help lol

We all do! That is why I am here all the time, because I will obsess about this until the day the PPR comes! LOL

 

[Dougmeadows]

I hear ya! Me too lol